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ERCOT extends weather watch through Aug. 11
As temperatures rise, there will be an increase in energy demand. Here are some ways to conserve energy in the extreme heat.
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As temperatures rise, there will be an increase in energy demand. Here are some ways to conserve energy in the extreme heat.
ERCOT has extended its weather watch through Friday, warning that power reserves could be low as extreme heat sticks around and power consumption increases.
Record-high temperatures result in higher electrical demand, which could lower reserves.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
Although power reserves might be lower, ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal and they will monitor conditions closely.
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ERCOT expects a new record-breaking high for grid usage.
ERCOT has issued another weather watch for July 16-18, warning that due to forecasted higher temperatures, there will be higher electrical demand.
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After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
There is currently enough capacity to meet the forecasted demand, ERCOT says.
Due to the extreme heat, ERCOT expects power usage to hit new records for peak demand.
Due to the extreme heat, ERCOT expects power usage to hit new records for peak demand.
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When wind production is low in Texas, ERCOT, the states electric grid operator needs to find other ways to make up for power generation.
It's the first time the power grid operator has issued the new alert, warning that power plants alone won't be able to generate enough electricity to cover Texas during times of extreme demand.
ERCOT is warning that peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount that can be generated.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
"We are much better off today," said ERCOT's interim CEO.
As ice begins to build this evening, trees could fall onto power lines and cause outages.
Numbers are rising as more freezing precipitation falls across the area.
ERCOT says it's ready for this winter weather system, with enough supply to meet forecasted demand. However, you may be seeing some localized power outages.
Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.
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